“Smokey and the Bandit” has long held a special place in truckers’ hearts, but now drivers could have a chance to be part of the action. On Saturday, June 13, production will begin in Sedalia, Mo., on “Sheriff Justice – The Series.” According to the show’s producers, the new series, which is intended to be a prequel to “Smokey and the Bandit,” follows “the larger‑than‑life Sheriff Buford T. Justice and his loyal (if not always sharp) son Junior …
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